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How can I boot my Windows 8 laptop from a USB device?
- Document ID: 4009284
- Posted Date: 2016-07-13
- Last Updated: 2016-07-13
- Distribution: View Public Website
- Information
To assist with not being able to boot from a USB device on a Windows 8 laptop, perform the following:
- Plug in USB bootable device.
- Hold down F12 when restarting and access UEFI menu (option is below drive list). If system is set to fast boot, Click on the following Entering BIOS for instructions on entering the UEFI.
- Go to UEFI and make USB "1st boot".
- Disable secure boot.
- Go to the "Advance" Tab, select "System".
- Change boot order from UEFI to CSM.
- Save changes and exit (F10).
- Computer will restart and boot from USB drive.
When finished go back into the UEFI and set defaults then save changes and exit (F10). Windows 8 will reboot normally next reboot.
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